Photos: Tokyo ComicCon 2025
by Ayaka Ozaki - Dec 18, 2025
Tokyo ComicCon: Since its launch in 2016, Tokyo Comic Con has served as a celebration of pop culture, offering fans the chance to interact with internationally renowned actors and acclaimed artists, view and photograph screen-used props, and connect through cosplay and fan communities. The event has previously welcomed global stars such as Chris Hemsworth and Orlando Bloom, and its ninth edition returned from December 5 for a three-day run in 2025. This year, the appearance of Johnny Depp generated nationwide excitement. The edition also featured an unprecedented number of celebrity guests, including Elijah Wood (“The Lord of the Rings”), Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future”), Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”), Mads Mikkelsen (“Fantastic Beasts”), and Sebastian Stan (“Thunderbolts*”). Koji Yamamoto served as the official ambassador, while the main stage was hosted by Yuichi Nakamaru and LiLiCo. This article presents a digest of the highlights from the event’s three days on the main stage.
Review: OSAKA COMIC CON 2025 - HIGHLIGHTS FROM JAPAN’S STAR-STUDDED POP CULTURE FESTIVAL
by Ayaka Ozaki - May 15, 2025
OSAKA COMIC CON 2025: Held annually during Japan’s Golden Week since 2023, OSAKA COMIC CON is the Osaka counterpart to TOKYO COMIC CON, which began in 2016. This major celebration of American comics, movies, and pop culture welcomed its third edition this year. A star-studded lineup of ten celebrities appeared, including Nicolas Cage (“Ghost Rider”), Mackenyu (“One Piece”), Edward Furlong (“Terminator 2”), Emily Rudd (“One Piece”), Sung Kang (“Fast & Furious” series), Mads Mikkelsen (“Mufasa: The Lion King”), Hugh Dancy (“Hannibal”), Daniel Logan (“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones”), Christina Ricci (“The Addams Family” series), and Bill Skarsgård (“IT” series). Through stage events, autograph sessions, and photo ops, fans had the chance to interact with their favorite stars. The event’s PR ambassador was NMB48, and the main hosts were Yuichi Nakamaru and IMALU.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Touring Cast Talks With Their Middle School Selves
by Melissa Heckscher - May 13, 2025
Stars of the Broadway National Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY recently sat down for a Zoom with their younger selves—a trio of Los Angeles-area middle school students who recently performed the School Edition of the musical. Here's what they had to say.
Interview: Melody Munitz Talks Playing Wednesday in THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 18, 2025
Anyone familiar with the mysterious and spooky, not to mention altogether ooky, Addams Family will tell you that Morticia and Gomez’s daughter Wednesday is known not only for her morbid nature, but also for her ever-present and carefully protected pigtails.
Jennifer Hudson Releasing First-Ever Holiday Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024
Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress, and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Jennifer Hudson captures the magic of the holiday season on The Gift of Love, which will be released on October 18.
YELLOWJACKETS Season 2 Official Soundtrack Set For September Release
by Michael Major - Jul 24, 2023
The official soundtrack from the SHOWTIME Emmy®-nominated drama series YELLOWJACKETS is available for pre-order now including instant grat access to the previously released Alanis Morrisette single, “No Return (Extended Version)” and new alternative version, “No Return (Lottie’s Dream Sequence).”